Star Crossed

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Star Crossed Moons Quilt

27 May 2016

Nothing beats a new, freshly washed and dried, crinkly and squishy quilt!

This quilt has a magical quality about it, to me it is like looking out at the universe.

The pattern is Star Crossed by It's Sew Emma, Fat Quarter Shop. The pattern has four quilt sizes but I chose to create a square quilt, it measures approx. 46" x 46". It's a beautiful pattern and clever in it's simplicity, there is a lot of scope for using prints to create different effects. When I finished the quilt it felt like there was just a bit too much black so I added in some appliqué moons made with Cotton + Steel metallic canvas.

The centre fabric is Shibuya in Linen, Tokyo Train Ride by Sarah Watts; the parallelograms are Lined Grids in White, Doe by Carolyn Friedlander and the background is Petite Plus, Black & White by Cotton + Steel.

I did a bit of machine quilting in black and added some hand quilting in white perle thread, which I also used to stitch the moons.

The backing is 108" wide Polka Dots by Riley Blake. You can just see a little of my quilting:

I did mess up on my piecing, you can see it below or in the picture of the whole quilt, on the top right.

It doesn't bother me, I actually quite like it and chose to leave it in.

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” Scott Adams

This was one of the quilts on my quarter 2 fal list, so that's another tick! ✓

linking up:

at Crazydutchbirdquilts this week and finish it up friday at crazy mom quilts

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I'm down with epp

16 September 2015

and I got the t-shirt to prove it! This is limited edition by Samarra Khaja for Pink Castle Fabrics. I am hoping they will do more designs because it's brilliant. The ink is silver metallic (but not glittery) and the t-shirt is so soft, I got mine oversized so I could feel comfy and wear it with jeans or leggings for everyday. This is definitely my new favourite t-shirt!

I have been doing some epp, working on a couple of cute appliqué patterns that I will show you soon.

The urge to do some hand quilting has been strong, so I got my Star Crossed quilt basted and will be getting on with this whenever I can!

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excitement

26 August 2015

There's an awful lot going on in my world. I feel like doing a Bill and Ted, shouting 'excellent!' and playing air guitar... well I would if the kids hadn't totally worn me out ;)

I have a lot of upcoming sewing related things and plenty to do, so I have been trying to crack on with getting my WIPs done. First 'to sew' on my list is my Star Crossed Quilt. I had my pieces already all cut out and sitting on my desk and today was spent chain piecing:

This is a great pattern and should come together quickly.

I also finished up an Etsy commission this week. It was a custom order for a very special and personal embroidered cushion, I didn't ask permission to share so here's a peek of part of the embroidery:

I had an exciting delivery today, The Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt book:

Having seen the book all over social media I thought I had an idea of what it would be like but I was blown away. This book is STUNNING. I haven't really had time to sit and digest it yet but even a quick flick through impressed me. The colours and fabrics are beautiful and the blocks are fabulous. And hello?!! A block with my name! If you don't have a copy I would highly recommend buying one or seeing if it's available at your local library.

* edited to add - see my FREE TUTORIAL on hand piecing, it's so easy and how these blocks were sewn! *

I am thrilled to be part of the upcoming Sew-Along with the Fat Quarter Shop and Gnome Angel as a guest blogger. I will be sharing my blocks and, most likely, either hand sewing or English Paper Piecing them.

You can read all the details here and discover all the guest bloggers here - I'm in amazing company and it's really worth checking out everyone's blogs and social media for inspiration. There is also a very active facebook group; it's supportive, inspiring and fun to see where everyone is from!

The Sew-Along will begin 28th September so there's still plenty of time to get a copy of the book and join in.

Of course a new Sew-Along was a good excuse to get some more fabric so here's what I got...

Cotton + Steel Basics Sprinkle in Peaches, Counting Stars and Corduroy

These are going to be my basis for the colour theme, I will throw more colours in but I'm going to try and use these in most of the blocks - at least that's the current plan!

I have a heap of repro 30s fabrics that I'm using for my green tea and sweet beans quilt so I will likely use some of those but I really want a mix of modern and repro. I'm doing the same with my gtsb but this time I will use more modern, mostly Cotton and Steel, fabrics. Based on that I ordered these beauties:

left to right: White on White Polka Party, Lakehouse Favourites by Holly Holderman; Dotty Blossoms in Blue, Gracie's Schoolhouse Classics by Judie Rothermel; Strawberries & Cream in Coral, Hello Darling by Bonnie & Camille; Symmetry, Charleston by Revive and Grid Plaid in Sea, New Bedford by Denyse Schmidt

left to right: Row by Row in Lit, Cultivate by Bonnie Christine; Score Card in Ivory, Lucky Strike by Kimberly Kight; Domino Plaid in Navy, Lucky Strike by Kimberly Kight; Lucky in Royal, Lucky Strike by Kimberly Kight; Paint Dot in Cloud, Paper Bandana by Alexia Abegg; Paint Dot in Indigo, Paper Bandana by Alexia Abegg and Panda Bebe in Pearl, Paper Bandana by Alexia Abegg

Since the blocks have some little pieces I couldn't resist getting a Zephyr by Rashida Coleman Hale charm pack as well.

Undoubtedly this will be an eclectic mix of fabrics but then that's kind of become my style and I'm happy with it! My general way of working is to look at each block and decide on the fabrics as I go along, rather than an overall scheme or specific plan, then find a way to pull it all together at the end ;)

And that's about all the planning I have done. There are some great resources on the facebook group and fabulous ideas for prep and organisation. I still need to decide the best system for me but I'm sure a folder and plastic wallets will be involved.

I'm excited to get started!

Are you joining in or have you ever done a sampler quilt like this? Do those of you that did the original Farmer's Wife have any tips?

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Star Crossed Blog Hop

20 May 2015

The latest pattern by Fat Quarter Shop and It's Sew Emma is the gorgeous, vintage-inspired Star Crossed and I'm sharing my progress for the Blog Hop.

I have decided to go with a monochrome version. It's not something I have ever done before and I thought it would suit the star pattern - like gleaming stars in the night sky. I also wanted to keep it modern. Those that follow me know I adore vintage (patterns and fabric) but I am working on a couple of other quilts with vintage fabrics so I needed a change. Cue some Cotton + Steel and Doe to make my Star Crossed Night Sky quilt:

Here's my first block finished and I have to say I love it even more than I thought I would!!

The centre fabric is Shibuya in Linen, Tokyo Train Ride by Sarah Watts; the parallelograms are Lined Grids in White, Doe by Carolyn Friendlander and the background is Petite Plus, Black & White by Cotton + Steel.

The Petite Plus fabric really makes the star pop and the white Doe print makes it look like a shining star. I'm excited to get this one finished!

It's Sew Emma patterns are always so well written and easy to follow. The Star Crossed pattern gives you the sizes to make a Lap, Twin, Queen or King size. It also has the requirements for one block so you could easily make a quilt to suit any size and even make coordinating cushions or other accessories from just one block.